The menu consisted of the usual diner fare such as steaks, pastas and fried items. As usual, I was torn between choosing a familiar favourite and trying something new. In the end, we ordered bangers and mash, sirloin steak, crispy duck and spicy chicken wings. For a couple of dollars more, PT upgraded one main to a set meal that comprise some soup, salad, ice-cream and a drink.
The spicy chicken wings appeared extremely intimidating. Covered with hot sauce and chilli flakes, they looked as though they were going to explode in your mouth and burn your throat and gut going down. But in this case, the bark (or sqwak) was much fiercer than the bite and the result was a zesty little dish with just a dash of heat.
Chilli-coated drumlet
Soup (cream of chicken) and salad were pretty ordinary. I felt that more could be done to make the salad more interesting. It was a standard plate of iceberg lettuce. A few leaves of purple cabbage and rockets would have made the dish a lot more memorable.
The crispy duck was a pleasant surprise. The skin was roasted to a delightful crunch whilst the meat held its moistness. Two extremely large cuts were laid out on a plate, together with grilled baby potatoes and a tangy slaw. A piquant mango sauce was drizzled over the meat and it gave a little zing to the dish. Definitely something worth ordering again.
Crispy and juicy
The steak, not surprisingly, wasn’t anything to shout about. Although it was a huge piece of meat, it was too heavily seasoned and rather tough. It took quite a bit of chewing to get a mouthful down.
Would I go to Bliss again? Most probably yes. I like the casual al fresco dining and service is prompt and friendly. The servings are also generous. But I’ll likely stick to the fail safe dishes like pastas and poultry and stay clear of the steaks and lambs.
Food: 6.2/10
Ambience: 8/10
Damage to pocket: $$
Yum: Crispy Duck
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